PARC National Experienced Practitioner Tutorials
The PARC Experienced Practitioner Tutorials are a series of twelve two hour live online tutorials designed for candidates who are seeking registration via the Locally or Overseas Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) pathway.
The tutorials cover the areas of knowledge outlined in the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) that are the subject of the Experienced Practitioner Assessment interview. See below for outline of topics included.
There will also be opportunity to discuss submission requirements and a session on interview techniques. Participants will be provided with supplemental reading lists.
The Experienced Practitioner Assessment pathway to registration is open to candidates with a minimum of seven years post graduate experience.
The Local EPA is for candidates with an architectural degree from Australia. The Overseas EPA is for candidates with an architectural degree from outside Australia.
To understand if you are eligible for this pathway please visit the AACA website. Click the adjacent button to be taken to their website. Some candidates will be redirected to their local Architects Registration Board for this information.
The PARC Experienced Practitioner Tutorials are also suitable for those preparing to apply for registration as an architect in Australia via one of the international Mutual Recognition Agreements established by the AACA.
The PARC Experienced Practitioner Tutorials may additionally be undertaken as CPD. Participation in the full season attracts a minimum of 22 formal CPD points. Completion of the supplemental reading attracts additional informal CPD points.
The PARC Experienced Practitioner Tutorials are suitable for candidates from any state or territory within Australia. Local state and territory jurisdiction specific information is provided where needed to compliment the Australia-wide content.
If you are located in Victoria or New South Wales we recommend you enrol in the Melbourne or Sydney EP Tutorial Streams respectively.
Tutorial Content
Updated for the new 2021 AACA National Standards of Competency for Architects.
Industry Regulation & Legislation
Architects’ Liability in Statue, Contract and Tort
Risk Management & Professional Indemnity Insurance
Business Structures & Liability
Contracts, Client/Architect and Consultant Agreements,
Fees and Fee Proposals
Copyright & Moral Rights
Consultants & Coordination
Project Fundamentals
Responsibility to the Environment, Country and Culture.
Compliance and Safety Obligations
Procurement including Alternate Forms and associated Risks
Tendering
Building Contracts
Contract Administration General Requirements & Liability
Cost/Time/Quality Assessments, Valuations & Certifications
Program, Float & Liquidated Damages
Practical Completion, Defects & Defects Rectification
Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Termination and Contractor Insolvency and/or Liquidation
Winter 2025 Season
COMMENCING 30 MAY
The National 2025 Winter EP Tutorials are due to commence on Friday 30th May 2025. And run weekly on Fridays, with times as per the following:
ACT - Fridays - 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST
NT - Fridays - 9:30am to 11:30am ACST
QLD - Fridays - 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST
SA - Fridays - 9:30am to 11:30am ACST
TAS - Fridays - 10:00am to 12:00pm AEST
WA - Fridays - 8:00am to 10:00am AWST
The EP Tutorial Calendar shows all Winter Tutorial dates, including breaks, and can be downloaded via the adjacent button.
Enrolments for the Winter Season are NOW OPEN
Place allocation is on a first-in-first-served basis. Please note that, for this reason, early enrolment is not possible. For tutorial fees and applications see below.
If you are located in Victoria or New South Wales we recommend you enrol in the Melbourne or Sydney EP Tutorial Streams respectively.
Summer 2026 Season
COMMENCING DEC 2025
The National 2026 Summer EP Tutorials are due to commence in December 2025. They will run weekly on Fridays, with times as per the following:
ACT - Fridays - 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT
NT - Fridays - 8:30am to 10:30am ACST
QLD - Fridays - 9:00am to 11:00am AEST
SA - Fridays - 9:30am to 11:30am ACDT
TAS - Fridays - 10:00am to 12:00pm AEDT
WA - Fridays - 7:00am to 9:00am AWST
Tutorial dates for the Summer Season will be set after AACA has released their 2026 dates. This typically occurs in November.
Enrolments for Summer will open in November 2025.
Place allocation is on a first-in-first-served basis. Please note that, for this reason, early enrolment is not possible. For tutorial fees and applications see below.
If you are located in Victoria or New South Wales we recommend you enrol in the Melbourne or Sydney EP Tutorial Streams respectively.
Delivery Platform
The Tutorials are delivered using Zoom in a meeting format. Participants can ask questions at any time as per a typical face-to-face tutorial.
Participants can join the tutorials on any device equipped with a webcam and microphone however we recommend a device with a separate screen and keyboard. It is a security requirement for participants to have their webcam on.
Cost
The Tuition Fee for all twelve intensive tutorials is $1650.00 including GST.
Fees are payable in advance at the time of enrolment. Places are allocated on a first-in-first-served basis. Note that fees may be adjusted for 2026 Tutorials.
Application
If you would like to join us you will need an Application Kit. The Application Kit contains all the information you need to enroll.
Application Kits will be available via this website when enrolments open.
Before you submit your application please check the availability of places on our Current Availability page under the Enrolment tab. (Please note these pages are only available when enrolments are open.)
Stay Updated
If you are not yet ready to enrol but would like to stay updated on availability of places and the release of new seasons we would be delighted to keep you in the loop. Click the button adjacent to be taken to the Register Your Interest page.